
Welcome to Shutter Nonsense - a laid-back nature photography podcast with hosts Michael Rung and Jeffrey Tadlock. Every other week, we dive into the world of landscape and nature photography with casual conversations about what we’ve been up to, current happenings in the photography world, and tips to help you grow as a photographer. Whether you’re a weekend hiker with a camera or a seasoned shoot... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArts | |||

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey are joined by nature photographer Brenda Tharp for a thoughtful conversation about finding your own creative voice in landscape and nature photography.
Brenda shares her perspective on the pre... more
In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey talk about one of the trickier decisions in landscape and nature photography - knowing when to keep working a scene and when it is time to move on.
Sometimes staying longer helps you find stro... more
In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey dig into the idea of growth through limitation in nature photography. What happens when you intentionally narrow your options instead of keeping every possibility open?
They talk about one-len... more
In Episode 25 of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey are joined by Cole Thompson and John Barclay to talk about color versus monochrome photography, and how to know when each one makes sense. The conversation goes way beyond editing choices and get... more
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The podcast is great because it gets me thinking about my photography, approach, and ways to keep me engaged. Thanks Guys!
The show provides something for the experienced photographer as well as the novice. Good rapport between the hosts makes it easy and fun to listen to. The guests they occasionally chat with are interesting and bring a different point of view to the conversation.
Fun and easy going nature photography podcast with two of the nicest guys in the business. Add this to your favorites now! 😁
Jeffrey and Michael do a great job of conveying a great amount of info in every episode while keeping it entertaining. The hosts compliment each others personalities well. I like that they don’t tend to talk about gear much, but talk about landscape and nature photography and focus on the how and why. I also appreciate to frequent insight into photographing locally which makes it approachable. One thing that’s a bit confusing is that they refer to their trucks a lot when in fact they are actuall... more
I have been listening to back episodes to catch up and find this podcast to be very insightful and filled with real humor. Michael and Jeffrey share from their hearts with candor about all sorts of things related to being a photographer. Can’t wait to continue listening!
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The show offers a laid-back, conversation-driven look at landscape and nature photography, balancing practical technique with mindset and inspiration. Across episodes, topics range from growth through constraints and deliberate practice to color vs. monochrome, planning trips, planning and scouting, gear considerations, editing workflows, and monetization of photography. The hosts emphasize personal experience, local trips, and workshop leadership, often weaving in travel notes from Death Valley, Smoky Mountains, and other iconic locales. A notable strength is the approachable banter between two experienced photographers who avoid heavy gear talk while delivering thoughtful perspectives on creativity, planning, and staying creatively motiva... more
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